The dramatic gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey are captured here at sunset by the Guardian photographer Denis Thorpe. The still-glowing sky illuminates the empty windows of the abbey church and is reflected – along with the building, in sharp focus – in the small, still pond in the foreground. The …
Read More »My personal drive to raise status of FE.
The FE and skills sector has for too long existed in the shadow of higher education, says Gavin Williamson, the new education secretary. He explains why he wants to bring it out into the light so that every student has the opportunity to benefit from the same quality of education …
Read More »Is This Stock Fit For Your Portfolio?: Royal Mail Plc (OTC:ROYMY) – News Scanner
Royal Mail Plc (OTC:ROYMY) STOCK VOLATILITY FACTOR : Average true range percent (ATRP-14) measured at 3.03%. Volatility or average true range percent (ATRP 14) is the ATR expressed as a percentage of closing price. Average true range percent (ATRP) measures volatility on a relative level. This is opposed to the …
Read More »Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Slovenian pilots strike; Paris, France rail and metro strike Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa 13 September 2019 Europe Slovenian pilots take strike action Pilots in Slovenia at Adria airways walked out for three days, from September 8 to September 10, after their collective bargaining agreement expired. More …
Read More »Roald Dahl Day 2019: 10 quotes by Roald Dahl that’ll take you down memory lane; lesser-known facts about the author and more | books
“If I were a headmaster I would get rid of the history teacher and get a chocolate teacher instead,” Roald Dahl wrote in his (infamous) essay titled History of Chocolate in the Roald Dahl Cookbook. One of the greatest storytellers for children (and adults) of the 20th century, his short …
Read More »Royal Mint’s Paddington Bear is available now and already selling out fast
One month ago, it was announced that Royal Mint will release a range of 50p coins in honour of beloved children’s character Paddington Bear. Today, the coin enters circulation – and 65% of them have already been reserved. Each of the coins depict Paddington Bear at London’s iconic St Paul’s …
Read More »This dopey dealer was caught using Royal Mail to deliver drugs around the country
A dopey dealer was caught using Royal Mail to deliver drugs around the country. From his Tyneside home, Steven Taylor supplied customers near and far with cannabis, a court heard. The 25-year-old, from Jarrow, was rumbled after one of the parcels – a cylinder marked “medical cannabis” – was intercepted …
Read More »Two new CNG and biomethane refuelling stations to open in UK
Two new public-access compressed natural gas (CNG)/biomethane refuelling stations will open in the UK in 2019. One will be in the North West of England and the other in the Midlands. The new stations bring the UK’s total to six. According to a statement by Nottingham-based company Roadgas, the demand …
Read More »Ilford Salvation Army captain to cycle from London to Brighton to raise funds for Project Malachi | Latest Ilford News
PUBLISHED: 15:00 12 September 2019 Imogen Braddick Captain John Clifton, Salvation Army officer (right), is cycling from London to Brighton to raise funds for Project Malachi. Picture: Imogen Braddick Archant The captain of Ilford Salvation Army is cycling from London to Brighton to raise funds for a pop-up homeless hostel …
Read More »New e-mails at Registry General
Published Sep 12, 2019 at 11:00 am (Updated Sep 12, 2019 at 11:00 am) The Registry General Department is advising all account holders (funeral homes, law firms, banks, wedding coordinators, trade unions, and businesses) that beginning Friday, 1 November, 2019 …
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